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THERESA ANN LAZZERINI, 85 ROCKFORD - Theresa Ann Lazzerini, 85, of Rockford peacefully passed away at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, of natural causes, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Theresa was born May 21, 1926, in Rockford; the daughter of George and Katherine Sparacino. She was a loving, supportive, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always ready with a smile to welcome anyone she encountered. Theresa loved to dance and was fiercely passionate about her cooking. Her kindness and zest for life extended to people and animals alike. Her greatest fulfillment, however, came from spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survived by husband, Erminio "Lazz" Lazzerini, with whom she celebrated 63 wonderful years of marriage; children, Mary (Robert) Baier, Georgia (Jack) Henricks, Nanci (Louis) Rotello, Michael (Susan Powers) Lazzerini and David (Dallas) Lazzerini; grandchildren, Blake and Brooke Baier, Gina and Jack III Henricks, Joshua, Adam, and Brittany (Zinn) Rotello, David Jr., and Ryan Lazzerni; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Phil (Felix) Speracino. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Holy Family Catholic Church, with visitation from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. To extend online condolences and share memories please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2011.

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November 22, 2011

Dear Minio & family, so sorry about Terri's passing, she was such a wonderful person, we'll miss her. We often enjoyed having lunch with her.
Maria Apolloni, Dorothy Tomasini, Viv & Paul Parsek & Vivian Borkus

November 21, 2011

Sending our love and prayers to all! We have fond memories of time spent with all of you.

Love, Bob & Barb Hoskins-Stout

Katherine Montana

November 18, 2011

Uncle Minio, Mary, Georgia, Nanci, Mike, David and the entire family, we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Terri's passing. She was such a special, warm-hearted and loyal person. She always made Greg and I and the kids feel so welcome, and she was so much fun. Greg loved her very, very much, as we all did. You'll be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Kathi (Marchini) Montana

Ron and Nickie Arbisi

November 18, 2011

Uncle Lazz and Cousins,

Very sorry to hear about Aunt Theresa, she will be
deeply missed and in our memories and prayers
always.

Tina Viglietta

November 18, 2011

Dear Nancy, Lou , Brittany, Joshua, Adam and family. So sorry on your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful woman. Condolences to the family. The Viglietta's

TERRY BENNETT

November 18, 2011

GEORGIA , IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHERS PASSING. GOD BE WITH YOU AND JACK AS YOU GO.

Ron and Nickie Arbisi

November 18, 2011

Uncle Lazz and Cousins,
Aunt Theresa will be deeply missed and
in our memories and prayers always.

November 18, 2011

Laz and family, so sorry to hear of Theresa's passing. She always had a smile on her face and loved everyone. So glad I was able to see her a few years ago. She will be missed. God bless you all at this time.

Nancy (Sparacino) Williams

John Leggero

November 18, 2011

Mary. Georgia and Family, My Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. My Prayers are with you .

BUTCH TAYLOR

November 18, 2011

GEORGIA AND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM,OUR CONDOLANCES TO YOU ALL

BUTCH & CHRIS TAYLOR

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